Onion Uthappam
When I was young, I never knew that uthappam was just a different variety of dosa. Whenever we went out to eat at a vegetarial restaurant, amma invariably ordered uthappam because of its soft and thick texture as opposed to my papery butter roast that came cone-shaped!
Of late, I have begun to enjoy the uthappams better (a sure sign I am getting older, I guess!) and I didn't have to think further to come up with an entry for this month's JFI - Onions hosted by Radhi's Kitchen.
Onion Uthappam
I used readymade batter for the dosa. To make the batter at home, take rice : urad dhal in 3 : 1 ratio, soak overnight (or atleast 5-6 hours) in water separately, grind separately and then mix together, adding salt. This batter should be kept covered for another 5 hours or so before you can start making the dosa.
Once the batter is ready, pour enough batter on a hot griddle and spread in a round, even shape. It should be thicker than the normal dosas. Then, lay finely chopped onions over the uthappam. Sprinkle some gingelly oil and turn to cook the other side.
I normall add fresh finely chopped cilantro leaves and red chillies too, but didn't get any this weekend and I was out of red chillies too. Do try the variation. The crunchy onion pieces that you come across while you eat is divine!
Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambhar.
These hot uthappams are being sent to Radhi's Kitchen to be party of her onion party in February.
Of late, I have begun to enjoy the uthappams better (a sure sign I am getting older, I guess!) and I didn't have to think further to come up with an entry for this month's JFI - Onions hosted by Radhi's Kitchen.
Onion Uthappam
I used readymade batter for the dosa. To make the batter at home, take rice : urad dhal in 3 : 1 ratio, soak overnight (or atleast 5-6 hours) in water separately, grind separately and then mix together, adding salt. This batter should be kept covered for another 5 hours or so before you can start making the dosa.
I normall add fresh finely chopped cilantro leaves and red chillies too, but didn't get any this weekend and I was out of red chillies too. Do try the variation. The crunchy onion pieces that you come across while you eat is divine!
Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambhar.
These hot uthappams are being sent to Radhi's Kitchen to be party of her onion party in February.
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Uttapams are one of my favourites Nags. With onions...what could be better!! YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteNags, Your uthappams look good. I have eaten an onion uthappam with cashewnuts on them in Goa.
ReplyDeletebeautiful looking uthappams!
ReplyDeleteJust look at those lacy uttapams: delicious!
ReplyDeleteAlways a comfort food, looks delicious, great entry Nags!:)
ReplyDeletewhen young, it was always my mom who used to order the uthappams and we we kids would invariably sign up for the paper roast.. as you said , i too show signs of getting older, would prefer the soft texture of uuthapams now!
ReplyDeletePassing by your blog for the first time and am impressed.Greetings to you from Botswana !
ReplyDeleteUttappams ..my mom's fav. comfort food.Looks delicious.Thanks for hosting AFAM nags...
ReplyDeleteThey look very soft and spongy...perfect!
ReplyDeleted-lish!
ReplyDeletethe readymade batter business sure is flourishing everywhere, including right here in my backyard ;)
Hi hi Nags I too use a lot of time ready made dosa mix.
ReplyDeleteI love onion uttapom.
They look nice Nags :)
ReplyDeleteI also add grated carrots and finely chopped coriander leaves. Looks great, Nags.
ReplyDeleteI used to hate uttapams ...till I ate this yummy masala uttapam at Sundar's in Matunga, Mumbai - delicious!
ReplyDeleteOnions uttapams are a rarity in our home because hubby expects a ratio of one onion (if possible even two) per uttapam!
the lacy soft uttapams you made look just right!
Miri
The uthappams look so inviting Nags. mmmmmm just the perfect way, n onions are my fav,so I would really, really love to have them.
ReplyDeletehey good idea.i am a new blogger plz do see my blog and encourage me
ReplyDeleteI like uthappams too nowadays.. sprinkled with some milagai podi on top.
ReplyDeleteHave a similar experience.. always thought that dark chocolate is something only older pple enjoy but now I can't stand milk chocolate anymore... :)
Man, now I'm really hungry!!:)
ReplyDeleteNags!!! Onion uthappams look so yummy!!
ReplyDeleteOnion Uttapams are one of my favorites and love the pics Nags.. Great Entry for the Onion Party.. hehehe.:))
ReplyDelete~ Siri
Good one nags !! Lovely
ReplyDeleteGood one nags !! Lovely
ReplyDeletethey look delicious Nags! I used to love the paper roasts when i was younger too :-)
ReplyDeleteMy husband's favv one. Love the pic of it. Good entry for the event.
ReplyDeleteWhat we call Dosa at my home is actually uthappam, a fact I didn't realize until I married a Tamilian... Since I grew up with it, I love uthappams better than the thin dosa, but the plain variety though.. Siv loves onion uthappam... Yours look great!
ReplyDeleteYummo! Looks delicious, soft and spongy. But I am the typical Bangalore girl as my first love is masala dosa with spicy chutney :-)
ReplyDeleteyou old!! nags :D..what about ppl like me who are no longer 20 something..ancient i guess ;D..i loove oothampan with kurma..actually without kurma..i do not think i will eat oothampam :)so maybe i love the combo..urs looks just delicious
ReplyDeletewow!!!! love uttapam...soft n spongy with sambar... hmmm yummo!!!
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